How to pronounce bolide
Say it like BOH-lyde. Bolide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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US American/ˈboʊlaɪd/BOH-lyde
UK British/ˈbəʊlaɪd/BOH-lyde
- BOH
- lyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bolide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bolide
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-lyde.
What does bolide mean?
noun
- An extremely bright meteor.
- Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.
- A fireball.
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Questions about saying bolide
How do you pronounce bolide?
Say BOH-lyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊlaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊlaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bolide?
Bolide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · lyde.
Is bolide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊlaɪd/ (BOH-lyde).